Sight / landmark | Nature, animals & parks | History & heritage
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
Explore the different houses which make up Hamptonne, find out more about Jersey's history of cider making in the cider barn and wander through the cider apple orchard and meet the Hamptonne calves, chickens, sheep and piglets in the traditional farmstead and meadow.
Price: £10.25 - £15.50
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Hamptonne Country Life Museum gives the visitor a unique insight into the rural life carried on in Jersey for centuries. Dating back to the 15th century the house and farm are perfect for discovering the rural history of Jersey.
Visit the Cider House or pressoir with its granite apple crusher and press and the Cider Apple Orchard, which consists of apple trees chosen for their sweet, bitter and sharp flavours to provide a good balance for cider making. Also on site is an apple themed playground and an area for picnics. Children under six go free.
We are open all year round.
| Monday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday: | 10:00 - 17:00 |
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Parking
- Hearing loop
- Accessible parking or drop-off point
- Accessible toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access to main entrance
- Partial wheelchair access
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Location
Hamptonne Country Life Museum
La rue de la Patente
Jersey
St. Lawrence
JE3 1HS
Offers and events
Family Day: Harvest
Jersey Heritage
Join us for an autumnal harvest-themed ‘Family Day’ at Hamptonne!
Sep 19 2026
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre
Jersey Heritage
La Faîs’sie d’Cidre brings together communities, volunteers and apple and cider experts to create a unique Jersey experience in the beautiful surroundings of Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
Oct 17 2026 ‐ Oct 18 2026
Field to Fork
Jersey Heritage
Explore the story of Jersey’s rich heritage of farming and food at Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
Jun 13 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2027
LIMF 2026: Jazz at Hamptonne
Jon Regen x Music in Action
Enjoy a family day out with internationally acclaimed jazz artist Jon Regen and his band at the beautiful setting of Hamptonne. This is a rare opportunity to experience world-class jazz in one of Jersey’s most picturesque venues. Bring a picnic, relax with the whole family, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of jazz excellence in the countryside.
May 16 2026
Meet Beryl Pinel at Hamptonne
Jersey Heritage
Step into the 1940s and meet Beryl Pinel at Hamptonne, where her story brings to life the resilience, ingenuity, and quiet determination of Jersey’s people during the German Occupation.
Apr 14 2026 ‐ Oct 29 2026
Liberation 80: A Day to Remember
Jersey Heritage
Immerse yourself in this captivating ten-minute projected film, ‘A Day to Remember’. As the magnificent events unfold, we hear from islanders who witnessed them, as well as evacuees in England and deportees in Germany.
Apr 11 2026 ‐ Dec 31 2026
Farming After Liberation Exhibition
Jersey Heritage
Head to Hamptonne Country Life Museum and experience a small exhibition that tells the Occupation story of the historical site and examines how farming recovered after Liberation.
Apr 11 2026 ‐ May 17 2026
Meet Francoise Nicolle at Hamptonne
Jersey Heritage
Step into 1865 at Hamptonne Farm and meet Françoise Nicolle, a tenant farmer’s wife whose story reveals the realities of rural life in Victorian Jersey. Through her eyes, discover both the hardships and the quiet rewards of life on the land.
Apr 15 2026 ‐ Oct 28 2026
The Heritage Pass | Jersey Heritage
Unlimited access to Jersey Heritage visitor sites for 7 days.
Jersey Heritage
Available: 1st Mar 2026 ‐ 31st Dec 2026
From: £30
Bonnet Maker
Jersey Heritage
Enter the Labourer’s Cottage at Hamptonne in the year 1880 and meet Astra the Bonnet Maker, a skilled artisan who brings the craft of Jersey bonnet-making to life. As you watch her work, witness the intricate craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations, preserving a traditional skill that was once essential to daily life in Jersey.
Apr 17 2026 ‐ Sep 25 2026
Bouonnefemme at Hamptonne
Jersey Heritage
In the kitchen of Hamptonne House you’ll find Rose Le Brun, the Bouonnefemme (housekeeper) to Jurat Laurens Hamptonne. Rose is not just a housekeeper; she is a keeper of the stories that have shaped the Island's past and its people.
Apr 13 2026 ‐ Oct 30 2026
